Caroline Sealey

About Caroline Sealey

Director of Benefits and HR Support Services with more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry. My work focuses on building practical, compliant, and employee-friendly benefits and HR service programs that support both the organization and the people it serves.In my role, I oversee benefits administration, HR service operations, and vendor relationships. I work closely with executive leadership and HR partners to improve systems, processes, and employee access to information and support.Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering reliable service, developing strong teams, and making complex topics easier for employees to understand. Whether leading major projects, improving daily workflows, or supporting employees through important life and work transitions, my goal is to provide steady, trustworthy leadership.

Experience

1. Director of Benefits and HR Support Services

   Lexington Health

   Jul 2025 — Present · West Columbia, SC, US

   As Director of Benefits and HR Support Services for one of South Carolina’s largest health systems, I lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy and HR support operations serving more than 9,500 employees.I oversee health and welfare programs, retirement plans including 403b, 401k, and 457, integrated absence management, and financial wellbeing initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution, regulatory compliance, and a consistent employee experience across a complex healthcare environment.I serve as a strategic partner to the C-suite and collaborate across HR to align benefit design and service delivery with organizational performance and workforce sustainability goals.I lead with a hands-on, operationally grounded approach, valuing informed consensus, subject matter expertise, and decisive execution. My focus is building accountable leaders and scalable functions that operate with strength and independence.Core Expertise:Benefits Strategy | Health & Welfare Plan Design | Retirement Plans | HR Shared Services | HR Operations Leadership | Integrated Leave Management | Regulatory Compliance (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, DOL)| Vendor & Carrier Strategy

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Retailing, Management

  2010 — 2015

• Columbia University

  Finance and Financial Management Services

  2020 — 2020

Skills

• Customer Service
• Blogging
• Research
• Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Human Resources
• Retail Sales
• Organization
• Team Building
• Management
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Insurance
• Photoshop
• Visual Merchandising
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Fashion
• Account Management
• Store Management
• Retail
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Financial Accounting